Section 150. Application Procedure

01. Submission of Application. An application may be submitted to the administrative offices of a Home on a form from the Division. (3-23-22) 02. Application Processing. Completed applications will be processed no later than three (3) workin g days from receipt. (3-23-22) 03. Waiting List. An applicant who is approved for admission for whom a vacancy does not exist will be placed on a waiting list and accepted on a first come, first served basis dependent on the Home's ability to provid e a level of care consistent with the needs of the applicant. The Home Administrator may award “priority status” t o prospective Home residents resulting in their names being placed near the top of the Home waiting list, provided the y have completed all preadmission requirements and meet one (1) or more of the following criteria: (3-23-22) a. Veterans who served during any war or conflict officially engaged in by the government of th e United States. (3-23-22) b. Previous residents of Homes who have been discharged for therapeutic treatment or to live in a lesser level of care or in an independent setting and whose discharge plan indicates a readmission priority. (3-23-22) c. Current Home residents who demonstrate a need for a level of care provided by a Home and wh o would benefit from maintaining a stable environment. (3-23-22) d. Receive special consideration as per the request of the medical director because of his desire t o provide a very specific continuum of care. (3-23-22) 04. Provision If Application Rejected. An applicant whose application has been rejected and wh o feels he meets the eligibility requirements can request a hearing in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 982, et seq., of these rules. (3-23-22) 151. -- 199. (RESERVED)